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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Lower Control Arm Replacement

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Lower Control Arm Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE1, FE3)
GM1659533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Lower Control Arm Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1 Front Lower Ball Joint Nut
Tip: 
  • Use the J 39549  Ball Joint Separator, to separate the ball joint from the control arm. See Special Tools .
  • Always replace the ball joint nut after it has been used.

Tighten:  30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees
2 Front Control Arm Front Nuts (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  150 N.m (111 lb ft)
3 Front Control Arm Front Bolts (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Remove the bolts from the control arm bracket.
4 Front Control Arm Rear Nut
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the control arm nut until the weight of the vehicle is supported by the control arm. The vehicle needs to be sitting at normal trim height.

Tighten:  157 N.m (116 lb ft)
5 Front Control Arm Rear Bolt
Tip:  Remove the bolt from the control arm.
6 Front Control Arm
Tip:  Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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